Got rear-ended
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Long Beach SoCal
Originally Posted by ztheusa
Of course! That's why I don't follow too close. Further, driving a car with good brakes forces one to follow with even more space, since you have to add distance for the poorer performer behind you.
If you EVER hit the car in front of you it is 100% YOUR fault. Just like this young and inexperienced Corvette driver found out.
If you EVER hit the car in front of you it is 100% YOUR fault. Just like this young and inexperienced Corvette driver found out.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Cerritos/Mooresville CA/NC
Tim, Sorry you got hit. As far as having the car fixed: give Scot Baldwin a call at Fluid Tip in Torrance (310 533-4939). He has tons of experience repairing/repainting Vettes.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Herndon VA
It's good that everyone is okay. As for the car. I agree about the insurance thing. Don't accept thier first offer, and demand original parts.
Factory parts are the best, but prepare to fight like hell to get them. Insurance companies are a load of *insert favorite phrase here* these days. You pay a ton of money to have them replace any damaged parts with plastic replicas, and heaven forbid you should have to get someone elses insurance company to pay for the damage.
Good luck with the repairs.
Factory parts are the best, but prepare to fight like hell to get them. Insurance companies are a load of *insert favorite phrase here* these days. You pay a ton of money to have them replace any damaged parts with plastic replicas, and heaven forbid you should have to get someone elses insurance company to pay for the damage.
Good luck with the repairs.
Drifting
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by ztheusa
If you EVER hit the car in front of you it is 100% YOUR fault. Just like this young and inexperienced Corvette driver found out.
If you are pushed into the car in front then it isn't your fault.
If someone recklessly pulls out in front of you and you hit him it isn't the driver's fault. I know this for a fact because it happened to me. A guy was trying to beat the traffic, pulled out in front of me without sufficient room, and I hit him. His fault and he got a reckless driving ticket.
Oh, and you may want to stop the "young and inexperienced" condescension.
Drifting
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by ztheusa
Further, driving a car with good brakes forces one to follow with even more space, since you have to add distance for the poorer performer behind you.
Especially with "even more space" given to the car in front?
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From: Long Beach SoCal
Thanks again for the support.
Thanks Vinny. I will look into it. Appreciate it...
Originally Posted by VinnyG
Tim, Sorry you got hit. As far as having the car fixed: give Scot Baldwin a call at Fluid Tip in Torrance (310 533-4939). He has tons of experience repairing/repainting Vettes.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by ztheusa
If you EVER hit the car in front of you it is 100% YOUR fault.
As others have said, this statement is simply not true. Most of the time, the rear-ender is at fault, but not in this case...
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